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16 Sep, 2026
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I carried Portland with me - Hall
“When this journey began, I carried Portland with me. Every time I stepped onto that national stage with Portland big and bold across my chest, I understood that I was not standing there alone,” Miss…
16 Sep, 2026
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Bird shooters accused of setting bushfires
WESTERN BUREAU: Bird shooters in St Elizabeth are said to be using bushfires to force birds to leave their habitats and go into open spaces, where rice is scattered to lure them into shooting range.…
16 Sep, 2026
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Letter of the Day | Remembering Balford Henry’s lifelong commitment to journalism
THE EDITOR, Madam: Balford Henry belonged to a generation of Jamaican journalists for whom reporting was a lifelong commitment to being where the news was happening and telling the story with…
16 Sep, 2026
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Sevana’s ‘Jeans an Marina’ celebrates community and culture
A pair of jeans, a merino, a game of dominoes, and some music represent much more than a casual night out for Jamaican singer-songwriter Sevana. They are symbols of community, resilience and the…
16 Sep, 2026
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Omni sees local growth but shrinking oversees sales
Omni Industries Limited has cut its export ambitions by half and stretched the deadline, telling shareholders it now wants overseas sales to reach 10 per cent of revenue within five years – down from…
16 Sep, 2026
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Fontana sales hit record, but costs weigh on profit
Fontana Limited generated record revenue but lower profit across its enlarged 11-store pharmacy network. It plans to cut costs going forward. “The next phase will focus on inventory optimisation,…
16 Sep, 2026
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Cordel Green to participate in Silicon Valley AI conference
Cordel Green, executive director of the Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica (BCJ), will present a Caribbean framework for human‑centred artificial intelligence governance at the Silicon Valley Peace…
16 Sep, 2026
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Something Extra | Wednesday
The 78th Emmy Awards have come to a close, with Widow’s Bay emerging as the night’s big winner. The series made Emmy history with 14 wins, the most ever for a comedy series, sweeping major categories,…
16 Sep, 2026
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Editorial | Regulating AI
The renewed fears of a potentially apocalyptic future caused by artificial intelligence (AI), and calls for a slowdown in the advance of these technologies, again highlight the need for a full and…